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Body-Mass Index Is an Unbalanced Scalenew
One of the most commonly used measurements of total body fat is the body-mass index, which is based on a person's height and weight. But here's the rub: the BMI standards are based on studies done on Caucasians. It isn't so clear what defines "heavy" or "obese" in people who aren't of European descent.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
08-06-2004 |
Science
Dealing With Depression Is Everyone's Businessnew
One of the most common mental disorders, depression, can lead to absenteeism in the workplace or "presenteeism," when a worker shows up but isn't productive.
The Georgia Straight |
Gail Johnson |
08-06-2004 |
Science
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Comic Heroes Save the Day for Fictionnew
Closely observed and fondly earnest examinations of comics' golden and silver ages shoot through this smart, stylish, not-just-for-geeks collection like a barely contained, rare elixir whose strange effects reveal themselves only over time.
The Georgia Straight |
John Burns |
08-05-2004 |
Nonfiction
Novel of Alaskan Wilderness Stunningly Originalnew
Here is a first novel of such pristine talent and originality, it's unlikely you'll find its match anytime soon.
The Georgia Straight |
John Burns |
07-30-2004 |
Fiction
Russian Mystery Novelist Inherits Agatha Christie's Mantlenew
In homage to the locked-room mysteries of Agatha Christie, Akunin sends Fandorin to sea aboard the luxury passenger liner Leviathan (Southampton to Cairo) in the company of a murderer and thief, but which of his nine fellow passengers detained in the Windsor salon could it be?
The Georgia Straight |
John Burns |
07-30-2004 |
Fiction
Sci-Fi Author/Marine Biologist Nears End of Undersea Trilogynew
ßehemoth: ß-Max is perhaps the oddest piece of science fiction I've ever read.
The Georgia Straight |
John Burns |
07-30-2004 |
Fiction
